Key Points
- Chinese company Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) will establish its first European headquarters in Liverpool.
- The headquarters will serve as the central hub for CCV’s European operations, covering research, engineering, innovation, and commercial development.
- The project is expected to create high-value jobs in engineering, software development, research and development, and operational roles.
- The move will strengthen Liverpool’s advanced manufacturing base, particularly in the electric and new-energy vehicle sector, and support local supply chains.
Liverpool (Liverpool Standard) January 30, 2026 – Chinese car manufacturer Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) is to establish its first European headquarters in Liverpool, marking a significant boost for the city’s advanced manufacturing sector.
The announcement, confirmed by Liverpool City Council, positions the new site as the central hub for CCV’s European activities, including research, engineering, innovation, and commercial development. Local authorities highlighted the project’s potential to create high-value jobs across engineering, software development, research and development, and operational roles.
What will the new headquarters do?
The headquarters will oversee CCV’s European operations, fostering collaboration with local research institutions and innovation centres. According to Liverpool City Council, it will enhance opportunities for local suppliers within the manufacturing supply chain and bolster the region’s electric and new-energy vehicle sector.
As reported by Neil Hodgson of TheBusinessDesk.com, the decision coincides with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trade visit to China and echoes the 2014 joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery near Shanghai.
How has the announcement been received?
Liverpool City Region authorities have welcomed the development as a vote of confidence in the area’s manufacturing capabilities. The project is seen as one of the most significant for the city’s advanced manufacturing in recent years, according to reporting from Insider Media and China Daily.
What jobs will it create?
High-value positions are anticipated in engineering, software development, research and development, and operational roles, strengthening the local economy and supply chain integration.
What are the broader implications?
The establishment of CCV’s European base is expected to position Liverpool as a key player in the global electric vehicle market, building on historic ties between British and Chinese automotive firms.
This move underscores growing international investment in the UK’s manufacturing heartlands.
